If you are a teenager and want to throw a cool party for your friends either because it's your birthday or you are graduating from school or as an ice breaker party to get to know your new college juniors or seniors , I have some ideas that I find are popular with teens to add to the entertainment value:
- Once you decide on where the party is to be held , keeping in mind the no. of guests, the ease of access , quality of food etc , divide the party zone into 3 sections as shown in the picture above.
- The Dance Zone would need the following:
1. A music system with an amplifier , a mixing console ( for the DJ to mix tracks) , >2 speakers( that support mid , low and high frequencies of sound), twin deck , atleast one microphone
2. Dance Floor lights including power cans , strobe lights , reflector balls and smoke generator
3.Last and definitely not the least- a good DJ who can rock the party
- A bartender for serving mocktails is a good option- try and get someone who can really entertain with tricks , fire juggling etc .
- A karaoke station can be built into the dance zone for karaoke buffs- the DJ himself can moonlight as a karaoke jockey
- A tattooist( for permanent / temporary tattoos) or a body piercer ( for the more adventurous) is another option.
- Some ideas on food - finger foods rock ( no one wants to hang around with a big plate of food) - go easy on the junk food and opt for soya burgers , whole wheat pizzas , juices which are definitely more popular than greasy fries and chips
- A fruit station to serve fresh juices /milkshakes , a make your ice cream or toss your pasta counter ,a chocolate fondue or a cheese fondue are some other ideas that would be new and different.
On the other hand - if your party is a sweet sixteen party where there will be predominantly girls - there are some more ideas for you in addition to the ones above:
- Rent a projector and watch a really cool movie on the big screen with chocolate coated popcorn and soda
- Have a tarot / crystal ball reading with your friends - hire a professional tarot or crystal ball reader
- Have a makeover party- hire a makeup and hair stylist to give you and your friends a new look - have some cool music playing and get someone to click before and after pictures.This is a good afternoon party idea
Have a rocking party!
